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Why Productivity KPIs Can Quietly Destroy Equipment

Why Productivity KPIs Can Quietly Destroy Equipment Productivity KPIs are everywhere in modern operations: tons per hour, cycles per shift, utilization rates,...

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Why Forestry Machines Are Built Differently From Earthmoving Machines

Why Forestry Machines Are Built Differently From Earthmoving Machines At first glance, a forestry excavator and a standard earthmoving excavator may look simil...

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Why Does Automation Still Need Skilled Operators?

Why Does Automation Still Need Skilled Operators? Automation is everywhere in modern equipment. Grade control, auto-dig, auto-steer, payload monitoring, machin...

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Torque vs. Speed Challenge

🧩Torque vs. Speed Challenge   Question #1 – The Hill Climb A loader is climbing a steep gravel ramp with a full bucket.The operator can choose:...

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Why did the skid steer go to therapy?

🚜Why did the skid steer go to therapy?...                                 ...

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Why Does Improper Bucket Technique Cost More Fuel Than Bad Ground Conditions?

Why Does Improper Bucket Technique Cost More Fuel Than Bad Ground Conditions?   When it comes to moving earth efficiently, operators often blame tough te...

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Reading Wear Patterns Like a Crime Scene

Reading Wear Patterns Like a Crime Scene Walk up to a well-used machine and it will tell you a story—if you know how to listen. Scratches, polished steel...

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Side Load: The Force That Breaks More Machines Than Overloading

Side Load: The Force That Breaks More Machines Than Overloading   When it comes to heavy equipment, operators often worry about exceeding weight limits....

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Dozer Wear and Tear Challenge

Dozer Wear and Tear Challenge   You’re the mechanic today 👇Read the scenario, then pick which component fails first based on wear, abuse, or envir...

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How Do I Find Work as a Heavy Equipment Operator? A Step-by-Step Guide

How Do I Find Work as a Heavy Equipment Operator? A Step-by-Step Guide   Getting behind the controls of a bulldozer, excavator, or crane can be an exciti...

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